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Aarogya Patashala: How One District Turned Classrooms into Daily Wellness Labs

6 December 2025

Pallavi Priya

Launched by Rajarshi Shah, IAS (2017 batch, Telangana cadre), Aarogya Patashala uses a structured weekly wellness routine to shape healthier, more confident...

UPSC Stories

Debate Rekindled: Are UPSC Interviews Truly Free From Bias? What Aspirants and Former Officers Say

6 December 2025

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Despite the government’s clarification, aspirants and former officers say the issue is far from sett...

Beyond Headlines

How DGP O.P. Singh Transformed Haryana Policing Through Trust and Innovation

5 December 2025

Pallavi Priya

O.P. Singh’s rise was never powered by headlines — it was powered by human connection. From drafting...

Beyond Headlines

Exploring the Planet: The Extraordinary Wildlife Journey of Retired IFS Officer Dr. Sanjay Shukla

5 December 2025

Muskan Khandelwal

Discover the extraordinary wildlife journey of retired IFS officer Dr. Sanjay Shukla—from his early photography...

Video Interview

How Armed Maoist Guerillas Lost Battle Against The Government

4 December 2025

Sharad Gupta

From controlling over 200 districts spread across 15 states, Naxalites have shrunken their influence...

Must Read

IAS Rajesh Aggarwal Chief Secretary of Maharashtra

Who Is IAS Rajesh Aggarwal? Newly Appointed Maharashtra Chief Secretary Succeeds Rajesh Kumar

29 November 2025

IRS Officer Vivek Chaturvedi Becomes New CBIC Chairman, Replacing Sanjay Kumar Agarwal – All You Need to Know

29 November 2025

Haryana Initiates Selection Process for New DGP as OP Singh to Retire; Ajay Singhal, Alok Mittal Among Likely Contenders

2 December 2025

Videos

How Armed Maoist Guerillas Lost Battle Against The Government

4 December 2025

Sharad Gupta

How Coal Mafia Gangs Thrive In Bihar’s Wasseypur?

1 December 2025

Sharad Gupta

How Investment Scams Target You: IPS Sanjay Shintre Explains

27 November 2025

Shweta Verma

Bureaucracy News

Punjab Authorities Given Last Chance by High Court Over IAS Ajoy Kumar Sinha Holding Multiple Power Posts

6 December 2025

Who Is IPS Kiran Chavan? The Officer Whose Three-Pronged Strategy Is Breaking Sukma’s Naxal Backbone

6 December 2025

Clean Image, Strong Track Record: Why UP Picked IAS Kamini Chauhan Ratan to Head GST Department — Know More About Her

6 December 2025

Who Is IPS Rajesh Verma? Himachal Police Officer Suspended, Barred from Leaving Headquarters

6 December 2025

Principal Secretary to PM Highlights India’s Startups, Unicorns, and Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, Calls India a Global Innovation Powerhouse

6 December 2025

Controversy Surrounds IAS Officer Santosh Verma Over Alleged Fabricated Judgments and Promotion

6 December 2025

PSU News

NALCO Enhances Safety with Updated SOPs and Renovated First Aid Centre During Mines Safety Fortnight 2025

6 December 2025

PESB Names Arvind Kumar Director (Finance) at National Fertilizers Limited After Comprehensive Evaluation

6 December 2025

Leadership Updates: Shalini Pandit Appointed as Government Nominee Director at LIC, Replacing Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal

6 December 2025

Indian Bank Wins Multiple Awards at UP Banking Leadership Summit 2025 for Excellence in Service and Innovation

6 December 2025

Ministry of Power to Decide Next Steps After PESB Fails to Recommend SJVN CMD

6 December 2025

RailTel Secures Rs 63.92 Crore CPWD Order for Advanced ICT Network, Project Completion by 2031

6 December 2025

REC CMD Highlights AI/ML as Key Drivers of India’s Power Distribution Transformation at National Conference 2025

6 December 2025

Cochin Shipyard Signs Major Contract with Svitzer to Build Fully Electric TRAnsverse Tugs; Delivery from 2027

6 December 2025

Defence News

Project PRABAL: IIT Hyderabad and Trishakti Corps Adopts 3D Printing for Faster, Stronger Frontline Structures in Sikkim

6 December 2025

From Import to Industry: Russia Offers India Local Production of Fifth-Gen Su-57E Stealth Jets and Drones

6 December 2025

Make in India At Its Peak: DRDO Hands Over 7 Indigenous Technologies to India & Approved 12 Projects Under DRDO TDF scheme

6 December 2025

From Prototype to Production: HAL HTT-40 TH-4002 Soars in Maiden Flight from Nashik Facility

6 December 2025

Judiciary News

Punjab Authorities Given Last Chance by High Court Over IAS Ajoy Kumar Sinha Holding Multiple Power Posts

6 December 2025

Justice for Aspirants: SC Affirms That Studying Core Subjects Is More Important Than Degree Titles

6 December 2025

Temple vs Dargah: Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Over Thiruparankundram Hill Deepam Row

5 December 2025

Supreme Court vs Kerala Governor: SC Gives Ultimatum Over VC Appointments of Kerala Universities

5 December 2025

Opinion

Features

Nexus of Good : How a Young IPS Officer Turned Gadchiroli’s Police Stations into Learning Hubs

Anil Swarup

Features

Healthcare@2035: Healing in the Age of Intelligence

Anurag Goel

Cartoon of the Week

UPSC Stories

Debate Rekindled: Are UPSC Interviews Truly Free From Bias? What Aspirants and Former Officers Say

6 December 2025

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Despite the government’s clarification, aspirants and former officers say the issue is far from sett...

From 212th Rank to Deputy Collector: Poleshwar Sahu’s Four-Attempt CGPSC Success Story Amid Fierce Interview Grilling

3 December 2025

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

After four attempts, overcoming failures, self-doubt, and personal loss, Poleshwar Sahu secured 4th rank...

Against All Odds: How a Farmer’s Son Bhuvnesh Chauhan Secured Rank 2 in MPPSC 2023

2 December 2025

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

Bhuvnesh Chauhan, son of a snack seller from Raisen, rose from Patwari and DSP to secure Rank 2 in MPPSC...

Social Media

Heroic Karnataka Elephant Rescue: How a 28-Hour “Impossible Mission” Became a Triumph of Wildlife Care, IFS Parveen Kaswan Shares Video

19 November 2025

A trapped elephant was rescued after 28 hours in Karnataka through a massive, expertly coordinated Forest...

IFS Officer Shares Video of Tiger Reserve Guide’s Leaf-Whistling Talent, Internet Tries to Guess the Tune

17 November 2025

Jaldapara National Park Guide Shows Extraordinary Leaf-Whistling Skills, Goes Viral

Who is IPS Shalabh Sinha? The Bastar SP Whose Kishore Kumar Rendition Took Social Media by Storm

14 November 2025

IPS officer Mr. Shalabh Sinha’s soulful performance of “Rimjhim Gire Sawan” at Dalpat Sagar goes viral,...

Book Reviews

This Land We Call Home: A Family History that Mirrors Modern India’s Identity Struggles

29 November 2025

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Through the saga of caste persecution, conversions, migration and interfaith marriage that shapes this...

Pulwama to Balakot: The Untold Story Behind India’s Boldest Counter-Strike

22 November 2025

Indian Masterminds Bureau

This isn't just a retelling of the horrific Pulwama terror attack and the retaliatory Balakot airstrike....

A Journey to Find the Oldest and Most Legendary Trees in India

15 November 2025

Indian Masterminds Bureau

This insightful review is penned by Ms. Yauvanika Chopra, Associate Director, The New India Foundation,...